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Catartico Imperiale

Catartico Imperiale

Description

This albarello has cobalt blue flowers and vines with yellowish–brown accents on a white background. During this early period of Italian majolica colors were generally limited to a rich cobalt blue, manganese and ochre. An escroll in the center of the container is inscribed with gothic lettering that reads Catatiru Impiat. The jar likely would have contained catartico Imperiale, a purgative electuary, or paste, which was made from scammony (bindweed), cardamom, and cinnamon.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

ca 1500

Date made

1475

place made

Italia: Emilia-Romagna, Faenza

Physical Description

ceramic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 17.5 cm x 13.3 cm; 6 7/8 in x 5 1/4 in

ID Number

1991.0664.0490

accession number

1991.0664

catalog number

M-05702

collector/donor number

SAP 414

catalog number

1991.0664.0490

Credit Line

Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company